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OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY)- MIDWIFERY AND NEONATAL

Department of Health

Component: Nursing Department

Reference number
GS 11/26
Salary
R720 819 per annum. Plus 13th cheque, medical aid (optional), Homeowners allowance (employees must meet the prescribed requirements
Centre
Grey’s Hospital
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
9 November 2026
Circular
No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. 1 Year Post–basic Nursing qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026 SANC receipt) A minimum of 9 years appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing of which 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. OR A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing of which ten (10) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. NB (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources). Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure, Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure, Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs.

Duties

Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the obstetrics and Gynaecology unit. Manage and provide therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public accessing health care services at Grey’s hospital Demonstrate effective communication to patients, families, multidisciplinary team members and other stake holders within the hospital Ensure that high quality nursing care is rendered to all clients accessing maternal and child health services at Grey’s Hospital, taking into consideration safety risks assessments and patient safety incidents prevention and reporting. Manage the utilization and supervision of all resources, taking into consideration cost containment measures. Manage, coordinate and plan the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs aimed at the improvement Maternal and Child care nursing. Manage and instill discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees. Develop strategies which will ensure compliance to quality care, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs e.g. Ideal hospital realization and maintenance (IHRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S). Maintain a constructive working environment with the multi-disciplinary team members. Provide effective support to Nursing services e.g. assist with relief duties to nursing management.

Where to send your application

Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Email Applications to khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za or malinee.chandul@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mrs M. Chandulal

Enquiries

Mr F.S. Matibela- Nursing Manager Tel No: (033) 897 3331

Note

Directions to Candidates: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae only. Additionally: The new Application for Employment Form (Z83) is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants must utilize the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and failure to do so will result in disqualification. Applicants are required to complete and sign Z83,and also submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV). All sections of the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) (except those sections that are not relevant to the applicant) must be completely, accurately and legibly filled in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided in the form. Applicants are required to reflect information even if the same information is provided on the detailed CV. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The Employment Equity Target for this post is: African Male, Coloured Male, African Female, Coloured Female.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.

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